I thought about why we all think different

Thinking is too often assumed as something we all can do and do well. Sure, we can all have thoughts, but in my opinion, not all thoughts from people are productive, let alone should be shared or even considered average.

Thinking is a sport that would make it to the Olympics if we could work out a set of rules to determine a winner. But it is just the ambiguity of thought that makes it so enjoyable and unhinged at the same time.

We determine our thinking ability at school based on our marks and how many A marks appear on our report card. But that is so flawed, it makes me shudder to my very core. Everyone is different, unique, special in their way. Yet we constantly try to measure and manage ourselves, all based on the rules set by the academic path towards higher education and merit. Why not get one representative from each sport played around the globe? Then put them onto an ice rink and throw them a rugby ball, and get a water polo ref to blow the whistle and refer any disagreements to the cricket umpire with video feedback. Tada, that is what school is like for those who do not fit the mould. And many don’t.

We are all intelligent: It is not how intelligent we are, but where we are intelligent that counts. (Pause and read that again)

So, if we all think differently and see the world filtered through those thoughts, how do we make progress? Is it possible to have collaborative cohesion and a common goal? YES.

Simply by allowing the creative thought process to manage itself through many divergent entry points. I call this Thunking. Guided by a Thunk Sheet, this process allows for different perspectives on the same issue that all lead to a common decision and outcome. It is like having a big dining hall with many entry doors from various places. Everyone will eventually make their way to the dinner table, just in their way.

Dinner (thunking) is served.